Treatment is done in the comfort of your own home or hotel.
Check your HSA/FSA coverage to see if your Initial or Follow-up could be eligible.
What I bring to you
◦ Treatment table with all the accoutrements
◦ All needling/cupping/gua sha materials needed for your specific treatment
◦ Cleaning and sanitation supplies
◦ Diagnostic equipment
What you need to do
◦ Book below or on the book page
◦ Be ready for me to show up 10-15 mins early to set up
◦ Have a freshly washed face if you’ve booked cosmetic acupuncture
Acupuncture
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Cosmetic Acupuncture
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Cupping
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Gua Sha
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E-Stim
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Moxibustion
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Medicinal Herbs
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Acupuncture ◦ Cosmetic Acupuncture ◦ Cupping ◦ Gua Sha ◦ E-Stim ◦ Moxibustion ◦ Medicinal Herbs ◦
Which conditions do I work with?
These are some of the conditions that I work with. If you don’t see yours listed, please email me as this list is not exhaustive.
Digestive health: constipation, diarrhea, IBS, nausea
Mental health: anxiety, depressive thoughts, stress, mental cloudiness
Women’s health: PMS, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, cycle regulation, preparing for birth, preparing for pregnancy, hair loss, pre and post-embryo transfers
Autoimmune conditions: RA, IBD, Psoriasis, Hashimoto’s, Graves, Myasthenia Gravis
Skin conditions: eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis, boils
Pain: low back pain, orthopedic concerns, headaches, idiopathic stomach pain, carpal tunnel, sciatica, TMJ
Scalp acupuncture
Auricular (ear) acupuncture
Chronic fatigue syndrome, general exhaustion, dizziness, vertigo
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), allergies
Cosmetic (facial rejuvenation): fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, acne, puffiness
Cosmetic Acupuncture
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AKA facial acupuncture, is a less invasive way to relax and brighten the face while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Ideal blood flow is absolutely necessary for the skin to maintain proper elasticity, tone, and brightness. Acupuncture promotes muscle relaxation, blood flow, & fibroblast concentration and production. You can also say goodbye to puffiness.
This is done without injecting any botulinum toxin or fillers into the skin. The beauty of this is that you’re giving your face, neck, and décolleté what they need to maintain their long-term health. Facial acupuncture is best done in 10-12 sessions over 5-6 weeks and then can be maintained with bi-monthly or monthly treatments.
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Of course, it’s always better to catch fine lines or dullness as early as possible - mid to late 20s, but mature skin is by no means too far gone. Considering that cosmetic acupuncture is increasing blood flow and local collagen & anti-inflammatory mediator production (plus reducing puffiness!), any skin, age 21+, can see benefits.
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This is a general guideline but this process is completely tailored to you so this is not set in stone. This is purely so you can plan your time.
Talking/catch-up on what’s working and what’s not: 5-10mins
*Face, neck, and décolleté muscle relaxation: 10min
Needle retention time: 35min
Total: 60-75min
*modalities will be discussed and explained in our appointment
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Just want to try it out? No problem! Single treatments are $400 per session.
However, for optimal results, a package is recommended:5 treatments: $375 per treatment ($125 in savings*)
10 treatments: $350 per treatment ($500 in savings*)
I understand that you may not have thousands of dollars upfront, so to avoid tying up your cash, 50% of the entire package is due at the time of booking and then the additional 50% of each treatment is due after the treatment is completed.
We can do 1x or 2x a week, depending on your schedule. The appointments in a package do not expire!
*Please see pricing notes in FAQ below. There is absolutely no tipping for any of my services.
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Heated treatment table.
Discussion on desired outcome and problem areas.
Muscle relaxation to give the needles a perfect canvas to start on.
Acupuncture on trunk and limbs to treat the body as a whole - if you have an acute issue that day, such as constipation, for example, I can add points for that.
No needle limit - the best treatment is a mix of your wants/needs and my recommendations.
Access to the world’s best treatment playlist.
There are a multitude of ways to perform a successful treatment. I use a combination of techniques dependent on facial structure, severity, and “problem” areas.
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This link is for booking a single cosmetic acupuncture treatment: https://theidiosyncraticneedle.janeapp.com
If you’d like to purchase a 5 or 10-treatment package, please email info@theidiosyncraticneedle.com! I can easily apply it to your account and set up all your appointments.
*If you don’t see a time that works for you, please email me so we can figure something out.
Please read the FAQ below about my pricing to understand the mileage that these prices cover!
Initial Appointment
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This is all about you. I ask for your primary symptom, but the history taking portion usually covers a lot more than that.
Labs can be ordered, if appropriate.
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These are some of the conditions that I work with. If you don’t see yours listed, please email me as this list is not exhaustive.
◦ Digestive health: constipation, diarrhea, IBS, nausea
◦ Mental health: anxiety, depressive thoughts, stress, mental cloudiness
◦ Women’s health: PMS, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, cycle regulation, preparing for birth, preparing for pregnancy, hair loss
◦ Autoimmune conditions: RA, IBD, Psoriasis, Hashimoto’s, Graves, Myasthenia Gravis
◦ Skin conditions: eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis, boils
◦ Pain: low back pain, orthopedic concerns, headaches, idiopathic stomach pain, carpal tunnel, sciatica, TMJ
◦ Scalp acupuncture
◦ Auricular (ear) acupuncture
◦ Chronic fatigue syndrome, general exhaustion, dizziness, vertigo
◦ Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), allergies
◦ …and beyond
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This is a general guideline but this process is completely tailored to you so this is not set in stone. This is purely so you can plan your time.
Going over intake forms/history taking: at least 30mins
Discussion of care and treatment plan: 5-10mins
Needle retention and use of other modalities: 30mins
Total: 60-90mins depending on your primary concern.
If you’re looking for a quicker experience, email me at info@theidiosyncraticneedle.com to see if we can cover your condition in a shorter amount of time.
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$350 per treatment
This includes cupping, gua sha, e-stim, or moxibustion, if they are appropriate for your concern.
If the modalities listed above would not be beneficial for you, your needles will be retained for the maximum amount of time as outlined in the “Duration” section.
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Heated treatment table.
In-depth discussion of your long- and short-term treatment goals.
No needle limit.
Cupping, gua sha, e-stim, or moxa if they’re appropriate for your condition.
Discussion on herbal therapy rx if it’s appropriate for your condition. I order the prescription, you pay via text or email, and wait for them to show up at your door.
Access to the world’s best treatment playlist.
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https://theidiosyncraticneedle.janeapp.com
*If you don’t see a time that works for you, please email me so we can figure something out.
Please read the FAQ below about my pricing to understand the mileage that these prices cover!
Follow-up
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This is a general guideline but this process is completely tailored to you so this is not set in stone. This is purely so you can plan your time.
Discussion of how the treatment plan is going and any changes needed: 10-15mins
Needle retention and use of other modalities: 30-40mins
Total: 60mins
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$250 per treatment
This includes cupping, gua sha, e-stim, or moxibustion if they are appropriate for your concern.
If the modalities listed above would not be beneficial for you, your needles will be retained for the maximum amount of time as outlined in the “Duration” section.
Rather pay once for the year? There is a package for you. Email me to inquire.
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Same as your initial appointment.
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https://theidiosyncraticneedle.janeapp.com
*If you don’t see a time that works for you, please email me so we can figure something out.
Please read the FAQ below about my pricing to understand the mileage that these prices cover!
Telehealth Herbal Consult
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Prescription of either a traditional or custom herbal formula for your condition. This is done over video so you can join in your PJs.
You fill out intake paperwork at the time of booking so we can comprehensively review it at the time of our video call.
This service is offered on Sundays, however, I sometimes open up slots throughout the week via Instagram stories.
You can book this regardless of where you’re located in the US (including LA friends)!
Labs can be ordered, if appropriate.
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If you…
◦ are unable to see me or another practitioner in-person for an acupuncture treatment
◦ don’t want to make the time for acupuncture right now
◦ want a low-stakes way to enhance your health and reduce or eliminate conditions that hold you back from living your best life
◦ want a mentor in your health journey and have questions on little things you can change or add to your routine to come alive again
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This depends on the severity of your condition and how many questions you have for me.
That being said, I allot up to 50mins for each call.
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$85 per video call
Price does not include the cost of herbs, as it varies depending on type and dosage. If you are looking to preserve cash, please let me know on your intake form so I can have that in mind while prescribing.
I use an online herbal partner that ships the herbs directly to you and can text you with updates and payment instructions. No need to run to a random store or waste time in traffic!
After you receive your herbs you have access to me to ask any Q’s. You are not alone in this journey!
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https://theidiosyncraticneedle.janeapp.com
Use the Telehealth option on the main page, even if you live in LA.
*If you don’t see a time that works for you, please email me so we can figure something out.
Gift Cards
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If you want to gift any service you see listed here, this is your option.
You don’t have to be an existing patient to buy a gift card!
The gift card comes in the form of a digital code that you can send off to your recipient.
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However much you like the person.
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theidiosyncraticneedle.janeapp.com/online_gift_cards/new
You can load up to $2000 using this link. If you’d like to load over that, because you REALLY love this person, I can do it manually up to $5000. That’s a lot of acupuncture! You’re so generous.
Featured Patient Wins
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This patient had 12/10 pain in the neck, ankle, and wrist regions. This patient also had 10/10 fatigue, depressive thoughts, and uncomfortable edema in limbs.
After treatment #1: noticeably more energy for 3 days post-treatment, pain from 12/10 to 8/10 for 3-4 days post-treatment, noticeably less tightness in skin from upper and lower limb edema that lasted until the next treatment.
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This patient had daily canker sores for 10 months. These started after a stressful event and illness in this person’s life.
After treatment #2: noticeably less canker sores that were few and far between throughout the week.
After treatment #3: all canker sores gone.
Only 2 canker sores developed over the next 1.5 months and they quickly went away vs lingering as they normally had.
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This patient had nightly vertigo for years that would last 1 minute or less but was troubling enough to warrant sleeping propped up. This led to poor sleep quality.
After treatment #1: no dizziness for 1.5 weeks
This patient skipped treatment for almost 4 weeks after that, but after the following treatment, the vertigo spells were every other day and only lasted a second or two.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Considering the amount of competition here, I’d ask myself the same thing. There are numerous ways to accomplish results with this medicine. There are also numerous people who do it well. That being said, in my opinion, it’s all about resonating with your practitioner. You read my bio and can get a slight feel for how I am as a person. I’ve yet to meet another me so I feel that’s what makes The Idiosyncratic Needle so special. I care first and foremost about forming a true partnership in your healing. I genuinely find this practice fun and enjoy my time doing it. I’m always researching to make my practice that much better. I have “durations” laid out for my treatments not to sprint out at the hour, but simply to guide us. This medicine is best understood in receiving it. I’d like for you to understand it as much as you’d like. There is endless BS in the world. This isn’t that.
◦ I’m not trying to fight Western medicine. I want to work within your ecosystem to get your vibrancy back.
◦ Longer needle retention time. I like to retain needles for at least 30 minutes unless you are extra “deficient,” and it would be a disservice to your health.
◦ All “add-ons” are included. Cupping, gua sha, e-stim, moxa.
◦ No movement is needed on your end, except to open the door. This means time and energy are saved - two things that are NOT easy to come by these days.
◦ I have provided services to a wide range of patients from 1yo to 90yo. Besides providing services in a clinic setting, I have also treated in a hospital setting at the Children’s Hospital of OC. Additionally, I have observed all ages in their treatment from a more traditional perspective at China Medical University in Taiwan.
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Definitely. Please remember that these prices are for in-home treatments. Anyone who drives in Los Angeles understands how much time and stress is tied to getting somewhere on time and finding parking. This service is saving you that brain space - we’ve all driven on La Cienega.
A 60-90min treatment is more like 2-3+ hours with traveling and set up time. This allows me to spend ample time with patients, which I love, but is also why pricing must account for these facts.
Also, there is NO tipping your acupuncturist. This is a medical service - although it feels just as good if not better than your favorite spa experience. Plus, as stated in the previous FAQ, all add-on’s are included.
Why is in-home treatment better? Maybe you just got home from work and now have to turn around in 45mins to get to your appointment. Or maybe it doesn’t make sense to go all the way home before an appointment so you get there 30mins early and try to waste time in your car. Maybe you work from home and the thought of getting in your car and leaving for the day sounds horrific. There are many benefits to staying put in your safe space and being able to immediately slip into bliss post-treatment. It makes the benefits of treatment that much stronger.
These prices cover a 10 mile radius from West Hollywood. If you live outside of the city of LA and are an hour or more away, that adds additional hours to what I allot for appointments. For this reason, I ask that a fee be paid based on where you live outside of the city. We can work on that together as there are so many different scenarios where this would be the case. Email me at info@theidiosyncraticneedle.com
This is simply to make up for the fact that I lose additional hours and therefore booking capacity. I would love to make it work with you so please do reach out!
*Cosmetic acupuncture note: Cosmetic acupuncture can involve dozens of needles and is an art that takes increased time to administer. I am able to offer discounts on series packages because the first treatment comes with creating a tailored approach for your unique skin needs. After this initial treatment, although we can always change our treatment goals, I have a more clear picture of what we’re trying to accomplish in each treatment moving forward. Therefore, there is slightly less planning involved, even if the needle count is the same or higher.
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◦ Card on file
◦ Credit or debit card via payment terminal after our appointment. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
◦ Gift cards through the link provided above
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For initial appointments and follow-up’s, sure thing!
For cosmetic (facial) acupuncture or telehealth herbal consults, insurance companies won’t consider reimbursement.
Remember to check these things before bothering to send a superbill:
◦ Does your plan cover acupuncture at all?
◦ Are there coverage limits for acupuncture? Either dollar amount, number of visits, or diagnoses? Some plans only cover acupuncture for low back pain.
◦ Will your coverage extend beyond in-network providers? I would be out-of-network.
We’re on the same page that this is excessive, annoying, and time consuming. This is why The Idiosyncratic Needle is a cash-based practice. Insurance companies are not built for quality care and I can’t rest properly knowing that I did a disservice to someone just to fit in as many patients as possible. The aim is your health and healing without being worried about time limits or reimbursement.
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Yes. I can fill in the gaps of other practitioners or start from the beginning. Labs range in cost from $5 to hundreds.
We can work together to find the efficient and effective balance that works for your budget.
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Not necessarily. However, if you want to soak in the post-treatment high, you can easily do so and claim that it’s “needed”. I’d love that for you.
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I have a podcast about this on my Substack if you’re sick of reading! I also have a shorter version as a reel on my Instagram.
Both cosmetic acupuncture and injectables require maintenance. The difference is how often and if it’s a neurotoxin or not.
Cosmetic acupuncture works for you. However many sessions, however early, you put in, you get back plus some. Cosmetic acupuncture, for example, can be thought of as exercise that maintains healthy muscle and therefore a healthy body long-term. Injectables, for example, would be more like a GLP-1 agonist or lipo. Cosmetic acupuncture is less-invasive and promotes health and wrinkle-free longevity.
As discussed above, there is no downtime with cosmetic acupuncture. You can massage the area, bend, exercise, etc. right away after treatment.
I’m not against any beauty-enhancing treatments if they work for you. This is just the treatment that resonates with me and one that I really enjoy performing! If you want to stick to your other beauty-enhancing treatments, you can still book an initial appointment for any other conditions that you may be dealing with.
*If you have had any beauty procedure done recently (within a month) please let me know on your intake form. There is a field for it. I can’t needle a freshly injected face.*
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Any less than 24-hour notice you are charged 100% of the treatment fee. Due to the amount of time allocated for each patient, I am only able to see a few per day. This is the reason for the 24-hour cancellation policy. That spot, which there are so few of, can now be filled when there is at least 24-hour notice. The more notice I get, the better! It’s also better for your wallet.
I also take time outside of the treatment window to prepare for each appointment and continue to improve each individual treatment plan.
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I’d love to explore all potential collaborations. If you feel like we could be a good fit, please email me at info@theidiosyncraticneedle.com